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Prominent Wichita pickleball figure launches his own line of paddles
From the time Noi Sourinthone unpacked his bags in Wichita, he was on a mission: Making friends and teaching pickleball. "When I moved here, I just fell in love with the city," Sourinthone said. "The people were amazing; [the] pickleball community here accepted me, and really helped me thrive." Thrive...
Buildup to the Blitz: Wichita Heights driven to develop talent and experience
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Graduating 24 seniors from last season, experience is something Wichita Heights football will need to build back up this fall. "A lot of our team left last year," Wichita Heights senior running back Lucas Meyer said. "We're just filling in some pieces. We've got a lot of young talented dudes that will continue to make plays and it'll be critical throughout the season."
Traffic delays expected on I-70 ahead of K-State football game
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - College football fans, including K-State fans, are celebrating this weekend as the first week of games begins. However, construction on I-70 may cause delays for those traveling to Manhattan on Saturday to watch the Wildcats take on Tennessee-Martin. Trooper Ben Gardner with the Kansas Highway Patrol...
Wichita State Basketball: Top 3 confirmed non-con opponents for 2024-25 season
In the first year of the Coach Paul Mills era, Wichita State Basketball went 15-19 overall, including five losses in the non-con schedule. With a rebuilt roster, the Shockers are looking to get back into AAC contention. Earlier this week, the non-con schedule for the program has been released. Among...
⚾ Wichita Wind Surge get bounce-back win over Cardinals
WICHITA, Kan.—The Wichita Wind Surge gathered a 6-1 win over the Springfield Cardinals at Riverfront Stadium. While scoring all six of their runs in the middle innings, the piggyback role worked to perfection in the contest, which evened the series 2-2. Matt Lloyd swiftly slotted a single the other way to left field to bring in Michael Siani from third for a Cardinals run in the top of the first. Marco Raya ultimately stranded two runners in scoring position after forcing an infield putout.
WSU volleyball tested in opening tournament, wins two of three games
After an exhibition game against Kansas State last week where the Wichita State volleyball team folded after falling behind, head coach Chris Lamb challenged the Shockers to respond to stress. They faced plenty of it in the weekend’s season-opening Kennesaw State Invitational in Kennesaw, Georgia. After a comeback 3-1 win...
Inexperienced cross country runners manage top finishes in season-opening ‘practice meet’
Wichita State head cross country coach Kirk Hunter called the first collegiate race for many new Shockers a “practice meet to get better for the end of the year.”. On Friday night in Hutchinson’s Terry Masterson Twilight Classic, the Wichita State women’s team finished first in a field of 14 schools, mostly regional community colleges. The men’s team went home with bronze.
Wind Surge Strike First, Can’t Recover Against Springfield
WICHITA, Kan.—The Wichita Wind Surge lost 6-3 to the Springfield Cardinals at Riverfront Stadium. While Wichita connected on a pair of homers in their final game as the Turbo Tubs this season, the Cardinals put up all six of their runs without any scoreboard response until they were down to their final out, which was too little too late.
Kennesaw State Volleyball Suffers Losses at KSU Invitational
The Kennesaw State Owls opened their 2024 volleyball season with two losses at the KSU Invitational, falling 3-1 to Wichita State and 3-0 to Indiana. In both matches, the Owls struggled with consistency, particularly in hitting percentages and defensive plays. Despite a promising start against Wichita State, where KSU won the first set, they couldn't maintain momentum, eventually succumbing to the Shockers' strong performance. Indiana dominated the Owls, showcasing a significant disparity in kills and hitting percentages. The team remains optimistic, highlighting the potential for growth among its young players.
Parrish Places 22nd at World U20 Championships
LIMA, Peru – Wichita State's Josh Parrish represented Team U.S.A. in the long jump at the World Athletics U20 Championships Thursday afternoon in Lima, Peru, placing 22nd. The Shocker sophomore jumped 7.21m/23'7.75" in the first round of the long jump competition to take 22nd overall. Parrish is the first Wichita State student-athlete since Taran Taylor and Rayvon Allen in 2017 to qualify to the World U20 Championships.
Wichita State Women Triumph at Terry Masterson Twilight Classic
The Wichita State women's cross country team kicked off their season with a victory at the Terry Masterson Twilight Classic, finishing first out of six teams. They scored 42 points, while the men's team secured third place out of 12 teams with 76 points. Freshman Faith Ekart stood out in her debut, placing third in the women's 3-mile race, closely followed by sophomore Isabelle Hartnett. Coach Kirk Hunter praised the team's collaborative effort, highlighting the impact of upperclassmen in aiding freshmen through the race.
Shockers Open Season at Terry Masterson Twilight Classic
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Head coach Kirk Hunter is sending a group of Shockers to race at the Terry Masterson Twilight Classic, hosted by Hutchinson CC Friday evening at the Fun Valley Sports Complex. The women will race in the 3-mile at 8:30 p.m., followed by the men in the...
RH: Podcast with Katie Zimmerman, Ashleigh Houlton on Shocker Volleyball
Wichita State volleyball assistant coaches Katie Zimmerman and Ashleigh Houlton join the podcast to preview the season. We talk about the scrimmage against Kansas State, their thoughts on the AAC adopting a conference tournament and the rule change on double hits. We also discuss newcomer Sarah Barham and her play as a middle blocker, Emerson Wilford's increasing role in the offense and Morgan Stout's rise as a scorer in the middle.
Shockers Split Final Day in Kennesaw
Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 KENNESAW, Ga. -- Wichita State closed out the Kennesaw State Invitational by splitting a pair of five-set matches on Saturday, falling to [RV] Indiana 14-25, 25-18, 21-25, 25-12, 15-13 before reverse sweeping Kennesaw State 20-25, 24-26, 25-18, 25-17, 15-12 at the KSU Convocation Center.
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